Vehicle Types and the Wyoming Lemon Law

Wyoming’s lemon law covers every self-propelled vehicle under 10,000 pounds unladen weight, sold or registered in Wyoming (§ 40-17-101) — a notably broad definition. What you drive — and how it’s classified — determines how the statute applies.

Coverage by vehicle type

• Used vehicles — covered if the defect is reported within one year of original delivery; otherwise lean on Magnuson-Moss.
• Leased vehicles — not expressly addressed by type; lessees often rely on Magnuson-Moss, though warranty-entitled parties are covered.
• Electric vehicles — covered as self-propelled vehicles under the weight limit; cold-weather range issues are common.
• Motorcycles — not expressly excluded; a motorcycle under the weight limit may qualify under the broad definition — confirm coverage.
• RVs / motor homes — a self-propelled RV under 10,000 lbs unladen could fit the definition, but most exceed it; house systems go to Magnuson-Moss.
• Commercial vehicles — covered if under 10,000 lbs unladen weight and purchased other than for resale; heavier trucks fall outside.

The two coverage keys

1. Weight and self-propulsion — every self-propelled vehicle under 10,000 lbs unladen weight (curb weight, not GVWR), sold or registered in Wyoming. The broad wording sweeps in many vehicle types, including likely motorcycles.
2. The one-year report — the defect must be reported within one year of delivery (§ 40-17-101); suit is governed by the four-year UCC clock.

When the lemon law doesn’t fit

If your vehicle is over the weight limit or the timing has lapsed, you still have:

• Magnuson-Moss — federal warranty claim with fee-shifting and a longer runway.
• Consumer Protection Act — actual damages for deceptive conduct (no individual fees, no treble).

Bottom line

Wyoming covers self-propelled vehicles under 10,000 lbs unladen weight — a broad definition that likely reaches motorcycles — provided you report within one year. Check weight and timing, then pick the right statute. Get a free case review.

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